Author: www.espn.com - TENNIS

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic both cruised into the fourth round of the French Open on Saturday.

Arthur Fils pulled out of the French Open because of a stress fracture in his lower back and could miss Wimbledon while sidelined for at least a month.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the fourth round of the French Open after laboring past Damir Dzumhur 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in the Friday night session.

Arthur Fils withdrew from the French Open on Friday after experiencing cramping and back pain during his 2nd-round match on Thursday.

Holger Run outlasted an unruly fan and upset-minded Quentin Halys on Friday to advance to the fourth round of the French Open.

Defending women’s champion Iga Swiatek and top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka both advanced to fourth-round play at the French Open after straight-sets victories Friday at Roland Garros.

The New York Mets are hiring the person who oversees the US Open tennis tournament, Lew Sherr, as their new president of business operations.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka lashed out at overbearing and bossy coaches, saying there was no place for them in tennis.

Novak Djokovic dealt with a blister on his big left toe that required a medical timeout in the third set, then was one point from being forced to a fourth, before beating Corentin Moutet at the French Open on Thursday.

Stefanos Tsitsipas has appointed Goran Ivanisevic as his new coach, as the former world No. 3 looks to resurrect his career after a string of disappointing Grand Slam results.